Wednesday, December 23, 2015

why?

The trails have some treacherous, muddy places. The wind was bitterly cold. When the sun disappeared behind a cloud, I thought why did I leave my warm jacket behind? The lake is low and now filled with muddy debris from the recent storms. Major tripped, caught himself, then spooked at something in the bushes. I stayed on, barely. 

Why do I ride?



Blue skies. Puffy clouds. A few moments of perfect trotting synchronicity with Major at 12mph. A jackrabbit ahead of us on trail. New shoots of green everywhere. Even a sunset that celebrated a little extra light. 


That's why. 


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2 comments:

  1. MelDecember 25, 2015 at 2:28 PM

    I'm impressed. The footing is so bad on the trails right now locally I get sick to my stomach at the thought of riding. Glad to see you and major are getting out and enjoying the sunny break between storms!

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    1. irish horseDecember 25, 2015 at 3:03 PM

      Only the shady forest was muddy. The lake sand trail was perfect!

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